Plant Details

Staphylea trifolia

American Bladder Nut

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General Information

Scientific name: Staphylea trifolia
Also known as: American Bladder Nut

Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree, Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 4.00 m
Width: 2.50 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Seed, Oil
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Insecticide, Oil

Description

Seeds of this plant can be eaten both raw and cooked, similar to pistachios. They can replace walnuts in making chocolate cookies. Additionally, a sweet edible oil can be extracted from these seeds, which can be used for cooking.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09
End of Harvest: 31/10